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Best known for world famous HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate, Hershey thrives today on what began as a vision of Milton S. Hershey to build a model town to meet the basic, recreational, and cultural needs of the factory workers. Hershey is not incorporated as a town or city, but is actually a municipality known as Derry Township. [2]

Get in

By Plane Harrisburg International Airport is a short 15 minutes away from Hershey, Pennsylvania. 7 major airlines operate out of HIA. Guests staying at a Hershey Resort can arrange for pickup for a small fee.

By Train Harrisburg Train Station is a short 15 minutes away from Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can take AMTRAK from major cities such as Philadelphia and New York City to get to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Guests staying at a Hershey Resort can arrange for pickup for a small fee.

By Bus Greyhound Bus Lines drop off passengers at the Harrisburg Train Station. Guests staying at a Hershey Resort can arrange for pickup for a small fee.

By Car Hershey is about 10 miles east of Harrisburg, Pa. From Harrisburg, travel East on PA-322. Alternatively, from I-81, take exit 77 and travel South on PA-39.

Do

Hershey's Chocolate World, 251 Park Blvd, ☎(717) 534-4900, [4]. Great for children. A free tour experience shows the workings of how cocoa beans become Hershey's chocolate. The tour ends with a free sample. Other attractions available at Hershey's chocolate world include a "factory works" experience, a Trolley tour of the town, a food court, a 3D show, and shops with souvenirs and plenty of Hershey's products.price varies.

Hershey Country Club, 1000 E. Derry Road, ☎717-533-2360, [9]. Includes golf, tennis, swimming and other fun family activities in a beautiful scenery. Also provides fine dining for an affordable cost.prices vary.

Cocoa Castle, 605 Cocoa Ave. A large wooden jungle gym built for children to run around and play. Located off of main strip in Hershey, near public library.

Hershey Public Pool, 605 Cocoa Ave, ☎(717) 533-7138. A public pool, portions open year round. Bring your own towel.~$9.

Indian Echo Caverns, 368 Middletown Rd, 17036, ☎717-566-8131, [10]. A 45 min tour of the Caverns. Temperature in the caverns is a constant 52 degrees F, bring a jacket even in summer.~$13.

See

Milton Hershey School[13]. Milton Hershey gave his whole fortune to this school after his wife Catherine died in 1918. Mr. Hershey and his wife could not have children, so they wanted to build a school for orphan boys; Hershey Industrial School. The school was then built in 1909. Its mission was to nurture and educate children with social and financial needs to lead fulfilling and productive lives. The school is a cost-free, private, coeducational home and school for children of low income, limited, or social need. It offers a positive, structured home life year around, ranging from Pre Kindergarden to 12th grade education. The campus has 1,364 students from Pre-K to 12th grade, 660 are male, and 704 are female. 47% of the students are Caucasian, 47% being African American, 11% Hispanic, 1% Asian, and 9% being Native American or other. The school provides housing, which includes all meals, uniformed and leisure clothing, free educations, and leisure activities, including varsity sports, intramurals, and clubs. At the end, or term of each students schooling, trade, military, or college is partially piad for with the Continuing Education Scholarship. Each student must meet certain standards to receive this scholarship. He dedicated his entire fortune to these students at the Milton Hershey School, and when you buy a Hershey product, you are contributing to the bettering of each one of these less fortunate student

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Hershey's Chocolate World, 251 Park Blvd, ☎(717) 534-4900, [15]. Great for children. A free tour experience shows the workings of how cocoa beans become Hershey's chocolate. The tour ends with a free sample. Other attractions available at Hershey's chocolate world include a "factory works" experience, a Trolley tour of the town, a food court, a 3D show, and shops with souvenirs and plenty of Hershey's products.price varies.

The Jeweler at the Hotel Hershey Located at the Hotel Hershey. Features jewelry, watches and gifts from over 18 different jewelry lines in stock.

The Outlets at Hershey, (Along PA-743, just east of Hershey Park.), [16]. About 60 various Outlet stores.

Eat

Circular Dining Room Located at The Hotel Hershey. Famous for its elegant dining experience. Contemporary American cuisine. Dress Code is business casual. No jeans or sneakers allowed. Sport Coats required for men.

The Fountain Cafe Located at The Hotel Hershey. Features outdoor dining when weather permits. Features contemporary American cuisine. Dress code is casual.

Iberian Lounge Located at The Hotel Hershey. Reminiscent of the exclusive men's lounge it once was. Great for nightly entertainment. Light fare menu.Dress Code is Resort Casual.

Club House Cafe and Beanery Located at The Hotel Hershey. Enjoy light fare menu or drinks poolside. Only open seasonally.

The Bears Den Located at Hershey Lodge. A sports themed restaurant with 28 TVs so you can watch any possible sports game on at the time you are dining. Features appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts. Dress Code is casual.

The Forebay Located at Hershey Lodge. Casual and cozy atmosphere offering breakfast foods as well as steak, seafood and pasta. Dress Code is resort casual.

The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Road, 717- 533-2171, Fax 717-534-8887, [18]. There are 4 different restaurants to eat in within the hotel. Features The Chocolate Spa, a spa with chocolate themed treatment names to relax you after a long day at the park. There is also a three hole practice golf course. Fitness center, pools, sports and recreation available. Cocoa Kids club available for children. Purchase Hershey Park tickets at hotel for the best price.

Hershey Lodge, West Chocolate Av. at University Dr., 717-533-3311. A resort that caters to the kids. Kids have their own check in desk and Hershey characters often make appearances. Four restaurants and three other food related options for those not wanting to have a sit-down restaurant experience. Guests can use the spa at The Hotel Hershey. Purchase Hershey Park tickets at hotel for the best price. [19]

Campground

Hershey High Meadow Campground, 1200 Matlack Road Hummelstown, ☎717 534-8999, [27]. A Campground equipped for campers sleeping in cabins, tents, or RVs. Enjoy the natural outdoors of Hershey, Pennsylvania. The Campground features swimming pools, a gym, horseshoes, arts and crafts,basketball and volleyball courts and a gift shop. Bathrooms and showers are available. Open year round.~$50.

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